Business West backs Government on planning shake-up

All Areas 29.03.12 Growth, Planning, Economy, Policy

Support for Govt’s new planning approach

Business West has welcomed the Government’s simplified National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

All Areas 29.03.12 Planning, Chambers Of Commerce, Policy

Business West backs Government on planning shake-up

Commenting on the publication of the Government’s simplified National Planning Policy Framework, Business West MD Phil Smith said: "There...

All Areas 29.03.12 Business, Investment, Growth

St John Ambulance course to aid dental professionals

A St John Ambulance course that equips healthcare professionals with life saving first aid skills is now offering workers in the dental s...

All Areas 28.03.12 Training, Member News

South West shines as UKTI looks to US

UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is looking to link start-up businesses with US venture capitalists as it looks to plug gaps left by the UK...

All Areas 26.03.12 International Trade, Growth

Budget reaction from Business West

Phil Smith, MD of Business West said: “Business West is disappointed that the Budget hasn't delivered more for business."

All Areas 23.03.12 Business, Economy

Budget 2012: Business Reaction

Chancellor George Osborne opened his Budget by saying it would “unashamedly back business". But did he succeed? Here are the views of a r...

All Areas 23.03.12 Business, Economy. Policy

Budget must help smaller businesses say, leaders

Business leaders and experts in the South West have called on Chancellor George Osborne to assist businesses at a grass roots level when ...

All Areas 21.03.12 Business, Economy, Policy

Business West urges Budget support for young people

Regional business support service Business West has urged the Chancellor to help young people get into work, in advance of the Budget lat...

All Areas 19.03.12

Why Bristol needs to make the New Cut work for city’s regeneration

James Edwards, heritage expert at Colliers International, tells David Clensy why Bristol needs to make the New Cut work for the city’s re...

All Areas 19.03.12 Bristol